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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.38 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.38 and 122.04 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.38 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.38 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.38 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 59,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967.71/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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